Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno County DA Will Not File Charges for Breaking COVID-19 Regulations

Fresno County DA Will Not File Charges for Breaking COVID-19 Regulations

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno County District Attorney’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney declines to file any criminal charges against the Fresno County business recently cited by the state for failing to comply with COVID-19 mandated regulations. In July, the state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited four restaurants in Fresno County for…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff Homicide Detective Dies of COVID-19

Fresno County Sheriff Homicide Detective Dies of COVID-19

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announces that a 20-year veteran with that Department has passed away after battling COVID-19. 44-year old Jose Mora died Monday, September 7th, at Community Regional Medical Center. The Sheriff’s Office says back in mid-August, Mora and other detectives traveled out of state, following up on…MORE

14 Firefighters Injured While while Battling Dolan Fire in California

14 Firefighters Injured While while Battling Dolan Fire in California

  MONTERREY, CA (KMJ) – A crew of firefighters were rushed to a Fresno hospital after getting injured while battling a wildfire in California. The U.S. Forest Service says that 14 firefighters and bulldozer operators were hurt while fighting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County. US. Forest officials say that the crew…MORE

Campaign Kicks Off: Fresno Police Reform Commission Survey

Campaign Kicks Off: Fresno Police Reform Commission Survey

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police reform…it’s a hot topic across the country, and in Fresno. The Fresno Police Reform Commission wants to hear your opinion as it makes recommendations to the City of Fresno and the Police Department. In response to local and national demands for changes in policing, the City of Fresno and…MORE

2 Alarm Fire at Motel 6 in Fresno

2 Alarm Fire at Motel 6 in Fresno

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Fresno firefighters were called to a fire at the Motel 6 on Blackstone and Ashlan in Fresno. The 2-alarm fire was called in around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. Blackstone Ave. was closed for a short time while fire crews put out the fire. The fire started in one of…MORE

Tulare Co. Sheriff Asks Public’s Help Finding Man Charged with Child Molestation

Tulare Co. Sheriff Asks Public’s Help Finding Man Charged with Child Molestation

  TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding 36-year-old Carlos Belman of Orosi. The Sheriff’s Office said Belman is wanted on numerous child molestation charges. He was arrested by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit on February 26th of this year for…MORE

CA’s New Website to Help Struggling Landlords & Tenants

CA’s New Website to Help Struggling Landlords & Tenants

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that there’s a new resource available for people worried about evictions. That includes both tenants and landlords. Monday, Governor Newsom signed a law to temporarily ban evictions for anyone who can’t pay rent because of coronavirus. It’s called the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Stabilization…MORE

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Begins Major Expansion

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Begins Major Expansion

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno Yosemite International Airport) (KMJ) – Fresno Yosemite International turns dirt to continue its “FATforward” expansion plan. Tuesday, city and Valley lawmakers held a groundbreaking for this multi-year expansion program to improve the customer experience and position the airport and California’s Central Valley for future growth. It clears the way for construction on a…MORE